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James Madison University announced the hiring of DeAndre Hayes and Kyle Polce as graduate assistant coaches for men's basketball, aiming to strengthen the program's pipeline and competitiveness.
Kentucky’s 2026‑27 basketball schedule features high‑profile games against Kansas, North Carolina and Louisville, plus participation in the State Farm Champions Classic and the ACC‑SEC Challenge, setting the stage for a competitive season.
Justin McBride, a former James Madison standout, has chosen the Kentucky Wildcats after consulting coach Preston Spradlin, looking forward to a season opener at Rupp Arena and a full Kentucky basketball experience.
J. Batt assumes the top role in Kentucky athletics, reshaping revenue strategies while the Wildcats gear up for a pivotal basketball season and a challenging non‑conference slate.
The James Madison University men’s basketball team will open its 2026‑27 season against Kentucky on November 6, 2026, marking the first meeting between the programs and showcasing Coach Preston Spradlin’s deep roots in the state.
On November 6, 2026, James Madison University will travel to Lexington to meet the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena, marking the first ever meeting between the Dukes and the Wildcats and highlighting a season of roster overhauls for both schools.
The Wildcats have announced seven additional contests for the upcoming season, adding to a 32‑game slate that includes high‑profile rivals such as Kansas, Indiana and a James Madison squad led by coach Preston Spradlin.
The University of Kentucky announced its slate of home non‑conference games for the 2026‑27 season, highlighting contests against Manhattan, James Madison, Northern Arizona, Grambling State, Bryant, Sacred Heart and Gardner‑Webb. The schedule features six programs making their inaugural appearance in Rupp Arena, while a familiar face from Kentucky’s staff returns to lead James Madison.
The University of Kentucky announced its full slate of non‑conference matchups for the upcoming season, highlighting debuts for new transfers and a return to familiar foes.
The Wildcats have released a seven‑game non‑conference lineup that features new opponents, a rematch with Gardner‑Webb, and a coach eager to rewrite a painful chapter in program history.
The University of Kentucky has released its non‑conference home slate for the 2026‑27 season, featuring first‑time meetings and a notable link to James Madison.
The university will open the season at home against Manhattan on November 3, and the schedule also includes first‑time matchups with James Madison, Northern Arizona, Grambling State, Bryant and Sacred Heart, while transfer forward Justin McBride joins the roster and Preston Spradlin, a former staff member, now coaches James Madison.
The University of Kentucky reveals its upcoming non‑conference schedule, highlighting challenging games, high‑profile coaches, and player movements that promise a demanding season.
The Wildcats will play a slate of high‑profile non‑conference games, featuring a return to Lexington for head coach Preston Spradlin and a rematch with Gardner‑Webb.
James Madison University has added 6‑foot‑8 forward Marley Curtis, a Minnesota native with prior collegiate experience at North Dakota, to its roster for the 2026‑27 season.